Acupuncture
The origins of acupuncture can be traced back over 2,000 years, making it one of the oldest health care systems in the world. Today, acupuncture supports the treatment of a wide number of conditions. The primary feature of Chinese medicine is the premise that good health relies on the restoration and maintenance of harmony, balance […]
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Sho Ni Shin is a pleasant, calming and generally non-invasive treatment for children. I’ve seen time and time again the relaxing melt and calmness that becomes a child within the first few minutes of this treatment. Often the medical treatments our children experience are rushed, emergency style treatment or painful vaccinations that don’t […]
View TreatmentGua Sha
Gua Sha is a fantastic, non invasive treatment method that releases stuck energy via the skin. It’s used to release tension, improve blood circulation to a particular area (for example, the neck) and according to Chinese Medicine can clear colds and flus. A ceramic, stone or jade tool is used together with oil on the […]
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Cupping
Cupping is another non-invasive, complementary treatment often used in conjunction with acupuncture. Glass cups are placed on the skin to create a vacuum which draws pathogenic Qi out of the body. Cupping can either be applied stationary (cups are left on for 5-20 minutes) or be glided over the oiled skin to create a deep […]
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Chinese Herbal medicine is derived from over 450 ancient herbs, that work alone or in combination to encourage the body’s restoration to natural balance. Chinese herbs are a great option to be used alone or in combination with acupuncture. Herbs may extend the effects of your acupuncture treatment especially for those with an acute condition […]
View TreatmentMoxibustion
Moxibustion, or “moxa”, is the burning of a Chinese Herb Mugwort Leaf (Ai Ye) over a specifically chosen acupuncture point. It comes pre-rolled or in charcoal like sticks that are held a few centimetres away from the patients skin, with the heat level being managed by how close or far from the skin you get. […]
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